Get the battery checked out. A hygrometer or take it to Pep Boys. They will
test it under a load and tell you if it is bad for free.
Mike MacLean-60 Sprite
Gerard Chateauvieux wrote:
> If anyone has an alternator for sale cheap, or can recommend and
> inexpensive way to do an alternator upgrade to a '71 Midget, please let me
> know. This is to help a friend out with charging problems. The odd thing is
> that using a meter, the system seems to function properly, yet the brand
> new battery dies after a few days driving, and won't charge when it's jump
> started. The generator puts out 20v and the V. Reg reads 14v. The car has a
> constant running electric fuel pump and cooling fan which makes matters
> worse.
>
> Any suggestions welcome.
>
> Gerard
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